Sentences with phrase «in backline»

Another huge problem is that you cant hit enemies in the backline with many attacks until you clear out the frontline mobs, and while using some sort of AOE attack would the the best way to do that, you don't get any AOE skills until well beyond the halfway point of the game.

Jonathan Woodgate, Sebastian Bassong, Jose Enrique and Mathieu Debuchy are the most expensive players in the backline that the club has sold to date.

Van Gaal is keen to add some experience in his backline, and is ready to take advantage of Vlaar's contract situation at Villa Park.

That puts greater pressure on the senior centre - back to take on a crucial role in the backline.

Still allegedly tracked by Everton, while other potential suitors, such as Arsenal and Manchester City, seem now focused on other players in the backline department, WBA and Northern Irish NT centre - back and captain Jonny Evans (30), according to Daily Mirror, has been targeted by Leicester City and West Ham.

Kouyaté has featured in the centre of both midfield and defence for West Ham this season, but the 27 - year - old Senegalese is a much more fearsome proposition at the heart of the Hammers» midfield than he is in the backline.

We should see the usual suspects in the backline for Chelsea, with Thibaut Courtois and John Terry ready to come in for Petr Cech and Kurt Zouma respectively.

Two, due to the lack of width in midfield, it falls on the wingbacks to provide the width by getting forward in wide positions, then on occasions we turn the ball over, the other teams striker fills that vacant space left by the advanced wingback, forcing Kos or Mertesacker to go with him — completely shattering any cohesiveness in the backline.

While his partners in the backline have differed, Makino has been an ever - present and will need to maintain his form when facing an intimidating Shanghai SIPG attack.

Despite this, Pochettino has confirmed that the left - sided defender could take part against the Potters with Spurs currently short of options in the backline.

Furthermore, he is a durable player [at the moment] who could really add stability in the backline by playing over 30 games every season.

Yes you desreved a point because of the stupidity in our backline which all credits to our coach.

Even without quality names in our backline we are very stingy in allowing goals.

With the season restarting in less than a month, Mourinho will want to stick with his regular combination in the backline, and this could see the likes of Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly make up the central defence.

Bar the much improved Smalling, who has become the leader in the backline, they are the sort of players who may need upgrading but have served their side well all year.

He responded in perfect fashion however, making himself indispensable to van Gaal and United in the run in and stepping forward as a leader in a backline in severe need of guidance.

Pairing defensive solidity with technical quality on the ball, he'll arguably be a perfect fit for Guardiola's style of play, while he'll add much - needed depth in the backline as he will undoubtedly hope to displace either Stones or Otamendi in the starting line - up.

Now Vanney (and literally all the fans know) that Hagglund in the defensive 3 isn't just cocky about his skill set and that TFC is absolutely screwed if there is an injury in our backline.

Ibrahimovic scored 28 goals and provided 10 assists in 46 appearances in all competitions last season, while Rojo was a crucial figure in the backline as he played in 41 games last year having established himself as a trusted option for Mourinho.

I just thought we had key players missing in our backline?

Particularly with the north London derby against Arsenal to come on November 18 when they return from international duty, the last thing Tottenham would have wanted was an injury to a pivotal figure in their backline.

Arsenal are obviously worried about their most important component in the backline.

Indeed, while young defenders such as Tomas Kalas, Jeffrey Bruma and Kenneth Omeruo have struggled to make the breakthrough at Chelsea, Wenger has shown a desire to include young defenders such as Gabriel Paulista and Callum Chambers in his backline, and a switch to North London may offer Tomori a quicker route to youth - team football.

Despite racking up 344 first - team appearances for Liverpool, it was a different story for Lucas last season as he made just 12 league starts, while also being used as a makeshift central defender in the event of absentees in the backline.

We might need a «leader» in the backline other than Per, maybe if Cech wasn't out then Kos and Gabs partnership could have been better?

The 24 - year - old joined the Catalan giants from Lyon last year, and has gone on to establish himself as an important piece in their backline, both in the short - term and long - term.

Lampard singled out David Luiz for praise as he believes that the Brazilian international has matured significantly this year, while Cesar Azpilicueta joins him in the backline.

As a result, a trip to the San Siro couldn't have come at a worse time, and Arsene Wenger will now have the additional headache of a reshuffle in his backline, as per The Sun.

The Dutchman has impressed in the Italian capital since moving in 2014, overcoming a serious injury to become a pivotal figure in the backline for Simone Inzaghi's side.

@ny gunner you are one of the best AKB around here and it looks like wenger can use you in his backline, because you defend better than monreal and per

With Mesut Ozil, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Pierre - Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette scrapping for places, and with not enough defensive midfield quality or solidity in the backline as reflected in their poor Premier League defensive record, there's a case that Arsenal should be looking elsewhere.

With little in the way of quality and depth in the backline beyond Gerard Pique and Samuel Umtiti, a new defender was needed for Ernesto Valverde, and he's now got one.

The center back problem was WHERE they lost the ball, specifically Sonnett, who coughed up a lot more dangerous balls than anyone else in the backline.

Bit weird Gabriel isnt on the bench given the fact he can play anywhere in the backline, especially with Mertesacker's questionable fitness this week.

Not exact matches

United finished the game against City with Michael Carrick and Paddy McNair in the centre of their backline.

Against Sunderland, the Gunners need to make their passing and attacks count, and get this game done and dusted by Half - Time; failing which, the aforementioned duo of Johnson and Wickham will start growing in stature and pose serious problems for the Arsenal backline that can be rattled when their opponents start running at them.

Townsend did well to exploit Villa's tiring backline in the last 20 minutes.

In fact, the Portuguese tactician went as far as to confirm his backline for the game with the same four that faced Watford lining up for the visitors, with Marcos Rojo available for selection but he'll now have to be content with a place on the bench.

do us a favour arsene and be professional and do nt make our players think they are so good they will get rude and expose our backline and be predictable in the final third.

Defending has been Arsenal's Achilles heel in recent seasons, and the Mertesacker - led backline hasn't played to potential whenever they have been asked to perform under pressure.

Normally comfortable at centre - half or at right - back, Gomez was asked to fill in on the left - hand side of the Reds backline and his performance warranted special praise from Rodgers, who is now set to give the youngster first - team opportunities in the upcoming season:

United have plenty of attacking threats to be concerned about, but ultimately the physicality that the Belgian international will bring to lead the line could be problematic for the Arsenal backline, and many of their supporters believe that he shouldn't be playing any part in the encounter.

It is not a must that we play wingers as players in the central and backline can explore the wing places as well as a mobile attacking duet like Aubameyang - Lacazette can explore these areas.

The hosts have been porous at the back, and I expect that to continue with the pace of Klopp's side on the counter attack in particular stretching the backline and opening up holes to exploit.

Defensively, they were also found wanting, particularly for Bordeaux's second goal and while both men contributed tackles and interceptions, they played their part in a shaky backline.

In front of him, Antonio Valencia, Southampton stalwart Virgil van Dijk, Angelo Ogbonna and Liverpool man James Milner form the backline with the latter getting the nod after another solid performance as he continues to be a reliable presence for Jurgen Klopp.

Someone to organize the backline and makes the right decisions in the box.

I just don't understand why he is not testing the backline all the time by running in behind.

Spurs have used a three - man backline to great effect at times this season, but due to injuries, they were forced into a situation where Ben Davies was in for Danny Rose at left - back while Jan Vertonghen also remains sidelined with Eric Dier filling in through the middle.

What I thought was interesting is that when AMC and Onumonu came on suddenly passes were going to players running through the backline, and those resulted in some nicely dangerous opportunities.